Kuhlmann ATEX drum heater
ATEX Drum Heaters are a highly reliable and safe solution for heating substances stored in steel or plastic drums. It is designed to comply with the requirements of the ATEX directive to ensure safe usage in potentially explosive atmospheres. The heating jacket is designed to fit the dimensions of a standard drum enabling highly efficient and effective heating. Customer-orientated solution is offered by none-standard drum dimension upon request.The ATEX Drum Heater series are suitable for use in various industries like oil & gas, chemical, and pharmaceuticals.
The ATEX Drum Heater series are available in a range of drum sizes and configurations to suit different types of drums and dimensionsand can be used to heat a variety of materials, including liquids, pastes, and solids. The standard sizes available include 30L, 60L, 120L, and 200-220L drums. The drum heaters come in various capacities, and nominal powers, depending on the size of the drum being heated. The heaters can be used for temperature classes T6, T5, T4, and T3depending on the temperature setting of the limiter.
The construction of the ATEX Drum Heater series are robust, flexible, and dissipative, making it suitable for use both indoors and outdoors. The drum heaters have a protection class of IP65/I, which means they are dust-tight and protected against water jets and rain. The heaters are system-approved with an EC-type examination certificate according to RL 2014/34/EU appendix III. Additionally, the heaters are delivered fully configured and ready to use without further acceptance procedures.
The ATEX Drum Heater series must be controlled and limited with an ATEX controller/limiter that can be purchased separately from us or can be integrated with the customer's own ATEX controller system. Our ATEX controller/limiter is designed to meet the requirements of the ATEX directive, ensuring safe usage in potentially explosive atmospheres. The controller/limiter is easy to use and provide accurate temperature controlling and limiting, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
Overall, the ATEX Drum Heater series are a safe, efficient, and customizable heating solution for drums located in hazardous areas. It is suitable for use in a wide range of industries and can help protect workers and facilities against the risks associated with potentially explosive atmospheres.
Technical Specifications:
- Dimensions: 1350 x 460 mm
- Nominal voltage: 230 V
- Nominal power: 400 W
- Size: 50 / 60 liter
- Max. operating temperature: +180°C / +200°C (steel drum), +70°C (plastic drum)
- Temperature class: T6, T5, T4, T3 (depending on temperature setting limiter)
- Electrical connection terminal boxes for network (EX-e) / sensor (EX-i)
- Protection class: IP65/I
- Zones 1/2 (gas); 21/22 (dust)
- Sensors: 2xPt100 (EX-i, EX-e)
- Weight: 4kg, 5kg, 10kg, 12kg (30L, 60L, 120L, 200L)
